Sunday, March 28, 1999

It's like a pet peeve when 'like' used
"We're right back," is a favorite line of TV talkers as they're about to open the door to a swarm of ads. This line was born, a sibling, I believe, to the equally breezy, "I'm outa here."

Book invites study just for fun
Donald M. Horton, a professor and head of the Criminal Justice Program at St. Edward's University in Austin, and Ryan Kellus Turner, a briefing attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, here join forces to prove you can't judge a book by its subtitle.

Dutiful warriors
Based on the real-life exploits of Moses Williams, a Medal of Honor-winning Buffalo soldier of the Ninth Cavalry Regiment, and his campaign against Nana, a chief of the Warm Springs Apaches who fought the whites until he was in his 80s, half-blind and deaf, crippled with arthritis, but a brilliant tactician all his life.

Martin Luther biography a masterful account
During the summer of 1519 a throng gathered at the Leipzig castle of a Saxon duke to hear a debate between Martin Luther, a rebellious Augustinian monk from the University of Wittenberg, a

Cloud of bliss
Cloud nine: a condition of great joy or bliss; euphoric state.

Area business briefs
BORGER - Century 21 Real Estate Corp. has recognized Karen Wright of Century 21 Best Realty in Borger as a quality service producer, according to a Century 21 news release.

Changes fall short in safety net funds
Area producers agree with the U.S. House Agriculture Committee's proposal to add $6 billion in funding for fiscal years 2000-2004 to create an adequate safety net for farmers and ranchers, but some say the proposed changes fall woefully short.

Energy briefs
ONEOK Inc., which has natural gas gathering, processing and pipelining operations in the area, said its board has approved a stock repurchase of up to 15 percent of its capital stock.

Farm briefs
Northwest Plains Boll Weevil Eradication Zone producers voted on Monday to establish a boll weevil eradication program in the five county zone, according to a Texas Department of Agriculture news release.

Park offers family-style fun
A variety of family-style entertainment activities is available this summer near the entrance to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, from barbecues to horse-riding to gunfight re-enactments, trail drives and pack trips.

On the rim
Palo Duro Canyon visitors will soon have a place to buy a meal and ride a horse inside the state park. The scenic attraction's only two concessions closed Jan. 1.

Extra help available for ag producers
Producers overloaded with technological advances and information have an extra set of hands available now through the Panhandle AgriPartners Program, according to area agriculture leaders.

Home remains as the Trumans left it
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Hidden in the garage behind the home at 219 N. Delaware St. is a 1972 Chrysler Newport - two-tone green, 18,000 miles, hasn't put tread to road in a decade and a half.

Condo with a view
Want more trees?
Just ask Abraham
Don't be shocked if a forest suddenly appears along Civic Circle between Amarillo Little Theatre and FirstBank Southwest.

Quarterly targets Craig line
Since Craig is a common surname, anyone researching a branch of that family may wish to receive the quarterly newsletter, Craig Links. Edited by Ann Burton, it is now in its 19th year of publication. Queries are free to subscribers.

Photography exhibit offers much variety
"Alternative and Creative Photo Printmaking" is the title of a photography exhibit of Nicole Prather's work, which is currently showing at O.H.M.S. Gallery Cafe, 619 S. Tyler St. This is Prather's first show.

'West Side Story' cast takes shape
There's a lyric in "West Side Story" that captures the hell of the audition process. It's in, of all places, the song "Tonight," a romantic duet sung by sweethearts Tony and Maria as they plan to meet secretly.

All decked out in spring colors
What kind of statement do you want to make with your garden?
Should colors be bold, bright and straightforward? Or do you want a garden with softer, more subdued hues, beckoning visitors' eyes to search out its highlights?

Loss of 1943 copper cent less than it may seem
Amarillo has been abuzz in the past few weeks about an Associated Press story claiming a rare "copper" 1943 Lincoln cent was "accidentally spent" by an Idaho man. In a later version of the story the coin was "left on top of the refrigerator."

Molly needs patient owner
Hi. My name is Molly. I am a female pointer mix available for adoption through the Amarillo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Buckner Community Center to open Monday
Buckner Children and Family Services Inc. of Amarillo will open its new Buckner Community Center on Monday at 2009 N. Marrs St. to work with children in the 79107 ZIP code area.

Super trends
As a kid, Steve Spence couldn't get enough of Superman.
He watched the 1950s television show. He got a cape for Christmas one year. And, most of all, he read the comic books.

Book festival projects upcoming meeting topic
Projects for the year will be discussed at the year's first general meeting of the High Plains Book Festival at 6 p.m. Monday at the Amarillo Public Library's Central Branch, 413 E. Fourth Ave.

Blease, student of Western culture
Jack Blease does not pretend to be a "real cowboy." But he is a great student and fan of the Western culture, and he lives in a log cabin on a small ranch near the edge of Palo Duro Canyon.

Look Out For Magazine Subscription Scams
Each spring, the BBB begins receiving numerous calls regarding magazine subscription businesses. Consumers complain they have not received the magazines they pre-purchased through telemarketers or door-to-door sales. Other complaints include consumers not receiving refunds after canceling their orders.

Life insurance, did you know...
Life insurance is an important part of almost everyone's estate. Too often it is ignored or forgotten until the insured's death. This article is designed to help you properly plan your own life insurance.

Social Security update
The recent announcement from the White House that Social Security Administration computer systems have been validated for the Year 2000 by an indep

Mission-minded
Courtesy photoMotorcycles were a common mode of transportation when the Selmans visited Nigeria in 1975. Burline Selman made one trip in the company of a church pastor and deacon.

Q&A of Social Security issues
Q. My father died in December. I received a letter from Social Security saying that I must return his benefit for December, even though he was alive through most of the month. Why is this?

Local services
Each year as the tax season approaches, people offer their services to prepare taxes. These people generally have some knowledge of the tax laws and may be proficient with a calculator or computer.

HARRIET STRIMPLE
Harriet Strimple talks with God. She says he also talks with her when the occasion calls for an instant reply.

First U.S. plane downed
WASHINGTON - The pilot of an American F-117A stealth fighter was rescued hours after his plane went down Saturday in Yugoslavia, the Pentagon said. The downing and dramatic rescue marked the most harrowing moment so far in the four-day military action against Serbian forces.

Halliburton to lay off 15
Despite the minor rebound in oil prices, Halliburton Energy Services has laid off 15 employees from its Pampa office, reducing its work force there to about 30.

Honoring Pampa history
PAMPA - The dedication of a park and historical marker honoring one of Pampa's first doctors brought out about 200 people who took refuge from Saturday's blowing mist inside the Veteran's of Foreign War hall.

Inadvertent mistake at Pantex
A Pantex Plant subcontractor inadvertently took a vacuum cleaner contaminated with low-level radioactive materials off the site earlier this month, government reports show.

Thornberry to lead town hall meetings
Strengthening Social Security and ensuring retirement security are the topics to be discussed at a series of town hall meetings scheduled by U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon.

Saturday afternoon update
Amarillo's William P. Clements Jr. prison unit soon will house 4,000 prisoners, more than any other in the state. A new, high-security unit is now under construction and may be finished in October.

The Price of Prison
Amarillo's William P. Clements Jr. prison unit soon will house 4,000 prisoners, more than any other unit in the state, said Glen Castlebury, spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Speaker: Palestinians will have own state
The Israeli / Palestinian peace process is "irreversible" and will lead to the establishment of a Palestinian state, an Israeli scholar told an Amarillo audience Friday.

New prison affects economy
Multiple layers of economic impact, from construction to fruit-ion, exist within the windowless 660-cell Clements High Security Unit due to open this fall.

Schools, students cope with life after Hopwood
The admissions director at West Texas A&M University remembers her reaction to the ruling that state colleges and universities could no longer consider race in recruiting and financial aid.

Doors open at Pawsville
Principal Jerry Imel swore in Belmar Elementary School students as citizens of Pawsville at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.

Powell re-elected chair of Texas A&M regents
The Texas A&M University System board of regents elected Don Powell of Amarillo to a second term as chairman and Frederick D. McClure as vice chairman at the board's regular meeting this week at College Station.

Letters to the editor
In response to Helayne Schrunk's March 7 letter about Martin Luther King Jr., I will begin with a 360-year-old quotation from Balthazou Gracian: "I will notice every error and no success."

WT honors top soccer players
Senior Mike Remington and freshman Alina Apodaca were named West Texas A&M's offensive players of the year during the school's annual soccer awards banquet Saturday night.

Baylor edges Red Raiders, 2-1
WACO - When two of the top pitchers in the nation square off, all it takes is one mistake to separate the winner and loser.

Dillas' Brown arrested for trespassing
Amarillo Dillas player / manager Daren Brown confirmed Friday evening he was arrested March 12 on two accounts of criminal trespassing in Potter County.

Zias sweep pair from Abilene Christian
PORTALES, N.M. - Eastern New Mexico swept a softball doubleheader from Abilene Christian on Saturday afternoon and won the Lone Star Conference South Division opening series three games to one.

Duke wary of Spartans
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - This is what it's come to. The Duke Blue Devils, a prohibitive favorite to win the NCAA men's basketball title, have to climb on stage and explain why their coronation is not a given.

Spring work crucial to Aguirre's future
Ricko Aguirre's status as a starter in the West Texas A&M defensive line next season likely will be determined during the next three weeks, according to position coach Gene Williams.

Irwin claims pole for Primestar 500
Irwin, who won his first Winston Cup pole in the 1998 season finale at Atlanta Motor Speedway in November, set a track record on Friday in capturing the top qualifying spot for the Primestar 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Wildcats win doubleheader from Greyhounds
ABILENE - The Abilene Christian University Wildcats got a strong pitching performance from Kristian Allen in the first game and good hitting in the second game to sweep the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds 2-0, 13-6 in the Lone Star Conference South Division opening doubleheader for both teams.

Lawyers spar over Davis
Convicted capital murderer Larry Davis is not likely to commit violent acts in prison, a defense witness said Friday, a claim which prosecutors disputed.

His hobby? Collecting state titles
The answer is one.
Of all the lofty numbers associated with the 21-year basketball coaching career of Joe Lombard - including the you-have-to-be-kidding 717-70 overall record - it's a statistic rarely talked about which illuminates the story of this lanky 46-year-old.

Gov. Bush's presidential interest causing Senate stir
AUSTIN (AP) - If Gov. George W. Bush seeks and wins the Republican nomination for president and Lt. Gov. Rick Perry becomes governor, Texas' 31 state senators will elect one of their own to be the next lieutenant governor.

Area newspapers win APME awards
SAN ANTONIO - Two newspapers from the Texas Panhandle grabbed Associated Press Managing Editors Association awards for the online version of their newspapers Friday.

First radioactive waste arrives at WIPP
CARLSBAD, N.M. - The inaugural load of radioactive waste arrived Friday to herald the opening of the nation's first permanent nuclear waste repository - a step toward what federal officials tout as one solution to the problem of where to put waste from decades of weapons work.

School president apologizes for Nazi Holocaust ad
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - University of the Incarnate Word President Louis Agnese Jr. apologized to Jews for an advertisement published in the school's student newspaper claiming the Holocaust was a hoax.

Report states early start by schools hurts tourism
AUSTIN - Starting school in August costs the Texas tourism industry millions of dollars without necessarily helping academic performance, according to a report released Friday by the Texas Department of Economic Development.

Plot thickens in O'Hair case after two ex-cons are arrested
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A second ex-convict has been ordered held in Michigan on a federal weapons count as investigators try to determine whether he and a similarly charged former prisonmate had any role in the 1995 disappearance of atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair.

Women on edge after series of attacks
SMYRNA, Ga. - Women in the suburbs north of Atlanta jog through their neatly landscaped neighborhoods only in pairs these days, and many pack more than water bottles. At night, they barricade doors and sleep with kitchen knives or even machetes beside their beds.

Suspected suicide bomber kill self, injures 10
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - A young woman set off hand grenades strapped to her body and stuffed in her backpack when stopped by police in Istanbul's main square Saturday, killing herself and wounding 10 others.

Attacks target relatives of Cabinet officials
GAUHATI, India (AP) - Separatist guerrillas shot dead the brother of a state Cabinet minister in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, police said Saturday. It was the second straight day of attacks on relatives of regional officials.

First U.S. plane downed
WASHINGTON - The pilot of an American F-117A stealth fighter was rescued hours after his plane went down Saturday in Yugoslavia, the Pentagon said. The downing and dramatic rescue marked the most harrowing moment so far in the four-day military action against Serbian forces.

Rocket launched from platform floating in Pacific
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - A rocket roared off a converted oil platform floating in the equatorial Pacific Saturday in the first test of an international venture's oceangoing satellite launch system.

Latest technology steers missiles
WASHINGTON - The F-15 Strike Eagle banks toward its firing point about 20 miles outside of Yugoslavia. In the rear seat, the "wizzo" or weapons service officer releases a 2,000-pound AGM-130 missile.

Broken rail blamed for train derailment
TULAROSA, N.M. (AP) - A broken rail is being blamed for a train derailment that ignited a fire that temporarily shut down a nearby highway, a Union Pacific spokesman said Saturday.

S. Africa's future president says haves must do more
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - South Africa's haves will have to do more for its have-nots in the post-Mandela era, Deputy President Thabo Mbeki warned Saturday as he unveiled the ruling party's campaign platform.

NATO-Yugoslavia showdown expands to Bosnia
Allied forces battered Yugoslavia's capital Friday as explosions sent fireballs into the sky, shook the earth and shattered windows in suburbs of Belgrade. In Kosovo, Yugoslav forces were reportedly targeting ethnic Albanians in retaliation for the NATO airstrikes.

Experts warn of new computer virus
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A new computer virus can allow documents to be e-mailed to other people without warning, a potential security breach that should worry businesses and governments, an expert at Carnegie Mellon University said Saturday.

Attacks target relatives of Cabinet officials
GAUHATI, India (AP) - Separatist guerrillas shot dead the brother of a state Cabinet minister in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, police said Saturday. It was the second straight day of attacks on relatives of regional officials.

Kevorkian convicted of second-degree murder
PONTIAC, Mich. - Dr. Jack Kevorkian was convicted of second-degree murder Friday for giving an ailing man a lethal injection and putting it on a videotape that aired on "60 Minutes." It was the first time in five trials that the suicide advocate was found guilty of a felony.

Farmington police vote to join union
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - The police department has voted to join the Communication Workers of America, a move officers hope will improve their position when they negotiate new contracts.

Clinton tells Serbs their leader imperiling their future
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Clinton appealed directly to the Serb people Friday for support in NATO's struggle against Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. "He has jeopardized Kosovo's future and brought you more war," Clinton said in a satellite-beamed message he labeled "the plain truth."

Mitchell - Little
Sherry Merie Mitchell and Eric Odin Little, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon in Amarillo. Justice of the Peace Haven Dysart officiated.

Rains - Sanchez
Julie Deann Rains and Moses Sanchez, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon at Second Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Charles Jones and the Rev. Michael Griffin officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Simpson
Stanley and Diana Simpson of 1304 Aster St. celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday at River Road Baptist Church.

Garcia - Jones
Jamie Danette Garcia and Charles Thomas Jones, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon at The Wedding Chapel.

Mr. and Mrs. Owen
Kerry and JoLynn Owen of Canyon celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vows, a reception and a dance March 6 at their home.

Mr. and Mrs. Hargrave
Charley and Jan Hargrave of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and family dinner Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Ford
Donald and Patricia Ford of 5704 Berget Drive are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a fishing trip at Possum Hollow Resort at Possum Kingdom Lake.

Isbell - Leeah
Robin Emily Isbell of Amarillo and Benjamin Jay Leeah of Dayton were married Saturday evening at First United Methodist Church in Canyon. The Rev. Phil Mercardo officiated.

Schaffler - Roberts
Stacy Schaffler and David Roberts, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon at Kingswood United Methodist Church. The Rev. Terry Tamplen officiated.

Finch - Thompson
Staci Kay Finch and Glenn Edward Thompson, both of Austin, were married March 20 at the Dora Lee Langdon Cultural Center in Granbury. The Rev. Charles Somervill, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Granbury, officiated.

Petit - Stuller
Nicole Chantal Petit and Steve Stuller, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday afternoon at The Wedding Chapel.

Mr. and Mrs. Fennell
Jack and Marie Fennell of 5313 Albert Ave. celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner March 12 at Harrigan's.

Mr. and Mrs. Moore
Shirley and Ruth Moore of 5117 Royce Drive are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception today at Tascosa Country Club.